“You have to listen to children to know what they really enjoy.”
Maria Severynovska
Marysia is a citizen of two worlds – born in Kyiv and connected with Poland for eight years. Driven by a passion for marketing and public relations, she studied the field and today manages the website of an outdoor equipment shop. She has worked in hospitality, catering and as a counsellor at children’s camps.
Her greatest passion is bouldering – climbing short routes that demand strength, technique and determination. Every wall is a new challenge and every move a search for harmony between body and mind. She is also training for a half marathon, practises yoga with elements of acrobatics and plays the guitar in her free time.
Marysia is deeply moved by the fate of Ukrainian children who have had to find their way in a new reality. “Sport is a universal language that helps you feel better,” she says.
Marcin Miśta
Marcin is a man of the mountains – literally and figuratively. His passion for glacier treks and high-mountain hiking led him to study at the University of Physical Education. For almost five years he has been a neighbourhood coach, and his experience as a summer camp leader inspired him to take postgraduate studies in teacher training.
Marcin dreams of working as a PE teacher, which he plans to start in the new school year. Besides sport, he loves logic and strategy games, which is why he runs chess classes in schools. Marcin takes great satisfaction in children’s progress in sport, but what gives him the most joy is the moment when the younger generation takes on values such as honesty and fair play. He has his own system of working with the youngest, which he intends to develop.
With friends, everything works out
Marysia and Marcin are not only friends but also a well-matched duo who have shared a passion for sport and adventure for years. Their plan includes organising exciting sports events – football tournaments and mini sports villages that will boost the children’s energy. “Competition drives you, play draws you in!” they say. Their key to engaging training? Listening to children to know what really excites them. Sessions led by people from different countries are an extra advantage for them: “Everyone will have fun, no matter where they come from.”
Maria and Marcin run their sessions at Primary School No. 20, ul. Kamieńskiego 24.
